Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with the appointment of ad-hoc judges?

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  1. Article 126
  2. Article 127
  3. Article 128
  4. Article 125

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Option 2 : Article 127
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The correct answer is Article 127.

Key Points

  • Article 127
    • Article 127 deals with the appointment of ad-hoc judges.
    • Adhoc judges are appointed by the chief justice of India in the constitution with the president of India.
    • The retired judges of the supreme court can be appointed as Adhoc judges but they are not deemed to be judges.

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  • Article 125 - Salaries, etc., of Judges
  • Article 126 - Appointment of acting Chief Justice
  • Article 128 - Attendance of retired Judges at sittings of the Supreme Court
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